Engelsk navneord: means | |||
1. | means (om handling) how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | A means of control. An example is the best agency of instruction. The true way to success. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | agency, way | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | effectuation, implementation | ||
Mere specifikke termer | desperate measure, dint, escape, expedient, fast track, instrument, open sesame, road, salvation, stepping stone, tool, tooth, voice, wings | ||
2. | means (om genstand) an instrumentality for accomplishing some end | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | instrumentality, instrumentation | ||
3. | means (om forhold) considerable capital (wealth or income) | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | He is a man of means. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | substance | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | capital | ||
Mere specifikke termer | pocketbook, wherewithal | ||